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2008 VOLVO XC70 Recall - Campaign #07V566000

 
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2008 VOLVO XC70 RECALL - #07V566000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE WHEEL INFORMATION LABEL LOCATED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PILLAR WAS PRINTED MISSING THE WHEEL SIZE (RIM) INFORMATION.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2008 VOLVO XC70
Manufacturer VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufactured between 4/19/2007 - 9/18/2007
Recalled on 12/13/2007
Influenced by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Owners Notified on 1/31/2008
# Affected 1,695
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
 
Description CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE WHEEL INFORMATION LABEL LOCATED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PILLAR WAS PRINTED MISSING THE WHEEL SIZE (RIM) INFORMATION.
Consequences THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO PROVIDE SAFE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE BY ENSURING THAT VEHICLES TO WHICH IT APPLIES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TIRES OF ADEQUATE SIZE AND LOAD RATING AND WITH RIMS OF APPROPRIATE SIZE AND TYPE DESIGNATION.
Corrective action OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes VOLVO RECALL NO. 186.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
See also 2008 VOLVO XC70 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL

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Technical Service Bulletins Sep 24, 2009 - 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SMALL LEAK, HAS USED A SOFTWARE FUNCTION THAT CALCULATES LEAKAGE BASED ON A PR

Sep 24, 2009 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SMALL LEAK, HAS USED A SOFTWARE FUNCTION THAT CALCULATES LEAKAGE BASED ON A PR

Sep 18, 2009 - 010000 STEERING
VOLVO: A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING. NEW OUTER TIE RODS WITH IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE WERE IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION ON VEHICLES WITH SPEED SENSITIVE STEERING AFTER THE CHASSIS NUMBERS IN THE HEADER. THESE PARTS WILL ALSO SUPERSE

Aug 19, 2009 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
VOLVO: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY NOT OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED.

Aug 19, 2009 - 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
VOLVO: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY NOT OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED.

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